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Sunday morning, the Boone Police Department responded to a report of a sexual assault, the victim reporting that she was assaulted at approximately 3:30am walking West King Street. The woman said she was walking alone in the vicinity of the 300 block of West King Street
when a vehicle, occupied by two Hispanic males, stopped alongside and asked if she was okay, and then drove on. A short time later, the victim was grabbed from behind, forced behind a building and sexually assaulted. The victim described the suspect as a short Hispanic male, with a stocky and pudgy build. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and investigators are asking anyone with information to contact the Boone Police Department at 828-268-6900 or High Country Crime Stoppers at 828-268-6959. All information will be kept confidential and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.

Boone Police give these Tips for Staying SAFE:

· Always try and walk with a friend, especially during the hours of darkness.· Be aware of your surroundings. Knowing where you are and who is around you may help you to find a way to get out of a bad situation.· Try to avoid isolated or poorly lighted areas. It is more difficult to get help if no one is around.· Walk with purpose. Even if you don’t know where you are going, act like you do.· Trust your instincts. If a situation or location feels unsafe or uncomfortable, it probably isn’t the best place to be.· Try not to load yourself down with packages or bags as this can make you appear more vulnerable.· Make sure your cell phone is with you and charged.· Avoid putting music headphones in both ears so that you can be more aware of your surroundings, especially if you are walking alone.